A licensed architect with over 15 years of experience, Rachel is instrumental in the design, documentation, and leadership of many innovative design projects at STUDIOS Architecture. She has worked on a broad range of project types from commercial interiors to building repositioning and K-12 education. Rachel serves as a leader on sustainability and has acted as the DC coordinator for STUDIOS’ 2030 commitment toward carbon neutrality. She has navigated various sustainability and code compliance paths and brings expertise on LEED v4 for Schools and DC Green Construction Code. Rachel graduated with a Master of Architecture from Syracuse University, where her thesis project focused on K-12 education and the design of an elementary school in Washington, DC. At Syracuse, she was the AIA Henry Adams Medal recipient for academic excellence and was the top graduating student of her class.

Amit Patani has over 18 years of experience in the construction industry and has provided leadership on diverse projects including shopping malls, senior living and multi-use facilities. His design background combined with extensive construction management experience provides unique skills in managing projects successfully from conception through execution. Amit has extensive involvement during preconstruction providing budgets, constructability reviews, value engineering and during construction he participates in planning, scheduling, cost management, resource management, and quality control.

Mr. Chad Sullivan has over 17 years of experience as an engineer in the design and commissioning of mechanical systems for mixed-use office buildings, hotels, recreational facilities, tenant fit-outs, laboratories, restaurants and educational facilities. Chad has designed HVAC systems for both Net Zero, LEED Gold and Silver Certified projects and is a proficient energy modeler with IES-VE modeling software.